Maintenance Mechanic

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Electric Boat is hiring a Facilities Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components. The position offers paid training and opportunities for growth. The technician reports directly to the Maintenance Operations Supervisor and maintains relationships with production personnel and vendors. The role calls for experience with PLCs and electrical troubleshooting, as well as the ability to address day-to-day maintenance issues. The technician may develop and evaluate technologies or methods involving mechanics, hydraulics, algorithms, or software. Success requires working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, continuing to develop skills, and following procedural and engineered requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or at least 2 years of related technical experience.
At least 2 years of facilities or machine maintenance experience.
Available to work all shifts.
May be required to work overtime or stay into a later shift to return equipment to service.
Basic understanding of electrical systems, including systems up to 600 volts and various control voltages.
Ability to work from ladders and lifts while wearing fall protection.
Experience using diagnostic tools and meters, including voltmeters, ammeters, resistance-measuring devices (meggers), data loggers, micrometers, calipers, test gauges, and temperature-measuring devices.
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in extreme temperature conditions as required.
Must possess basic hand tools.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and meet organizational goals.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Ability to diagnose analog and digital field components and input/output devices using PLCs.
Knowledge of hydraulic system component diagnostics, repair, and failure analysis for valves, stacks, pistons, and rams operating above 5,000 PSI.
Physical capabilities include climbing, color vision, crawling, heavy, light, and medium lifting, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, and twisting.
Ability to work in environments involving acids or alkalis, cold, dry or dusty conditions, fumes, heat, indoor and outdoor settings, noise, oil, and wet conditions.

Nice To Haves

Specific trade licensing, such as electrical or HVAC/refrigeration.
Education or training through vocational, technical, or community colleges or apprenticeship programs.
Past mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic trade school or apprenticeship experience.
Past robotic equipment repair experience.
Military or Navy experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components.
Address day-to-day maintenance issues, including PLC and electrical troubleshooting.
Develop and evaluate new technologies or methods involving mechanics, hydraulics, algorithms, software, or related areas.
Maintain working relationships with production personnel and vendors.
Follow procedural compliance requirements and engineered procedures.
Work independently and with others in a fast-paced environment.